Xbox Series S Now Priced Higher Than PS5 Digital Edition

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So, here I am, diving into PlayStation deals — even though, let’s be real, I’m usually all about that Windows and Xbox life. But I just can’t ignore this week’s curveball. Microsoft decided to up the price on pretty much everything: consoles, accessories, games — the works. Suddenly, the PlayStation’s looking like a way better bargain. I know, right?

Sony’s throwing out these PS5 Slim Digital bundles for $399.99, and they even tossed in Astro Bot, which snagged Game of the Year 2024. I mean, come on, that’s $50 less than the standard PS5 Slim minus the game. How is this even happening?

Now, here’s the kicker: Comparing this to Xbox’s latest price swoop is kinda embarrassing. The PS5 Slim Digital 1TB now costs $30 less than what Xbox is charging for its 1TB Series S, which shot up from $349.99 to $429.99. If you’re all about stretching that dollar, suddenly PlayStation’s looking pretty golden.

Okay, let’s pause — Xbox Series S vs. PS5 Digital. I still love my Xbox Series S, honestly. Not gonna lie, it’s been a staple for my gaming. Portable, light, all the good stuff. But now that price is like a lead balloon. Funny enough, I stumbled across the PlayStation deal while updating my old Xbox review, mourning the loss of its sweet $299.99 tag.

Now Microsoft has the nerve to bump the 512GB Series S from $299.99 to $379.99, and the 1TB jumped too. Not cool.

This price war between Series S and PS5 is giving me serious retail anxiety. The PS5 Slim Digital doesn’t play around — it’s priced at $449.99, but wait — those Astro Bot bundles are even less. So embarrassing for Xbox, really.

Now, let’s talk specs. Xbox Series S scores a 3.60 GHz 8-core CPU, while PS5 holds its ground with a custom Ryzen Zen 2. Graphics? Xbox pulls 4 TFLOPs versus PlayStation’s 10.28 TFLOPs. But numbers are boring, aren’t they?

And hey, for me, Xbox is still top-notch — I mean, have you scrolled through the Xbox Game Pass library? Plus, cross-platform stuff, cloud saves — I’m a sucker for those. So yeah, I’m staying loyal… for now.

But if you’re craving PlayStation exclusives (or ex-Xbox ones like Forza), PS5 Slim Digital’s got that edge. Design-wise — Xbox Series S aims for compact bliss, perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. But PS5 Slim doesn’t skimp on power, and you can tack on a disc drive if you want. So yeah, at these prices, PlayStation’s serving up a hefty plate.